Category Archives: government

Who Does Government Serve?

Posted on February 14, 2019 by Arlen Grossman

By Paul Craig Roberts/ OpEdNews.com/ February 14, 2019 Whose interests are served when Pelosi sells out health care and Pompeo sells out peace? :::::::: Nancy Pelosi The US health system is the most high cost and dysfunctional health care system … Continue reading →

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War: Good For the Military-Industrial Complex

Posted on February 11, 2019 by Arlen Grossman

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Governor Northam: Don’t Resign!

Posted on February 4, 2019 by Arlen Grossman

By Arlen Grossman It appears I must be the only progressive Democrat around who thinks Governor Ralph Northam deserves to stay in office. It appears most Democrats are leaping over each other to pile onto Governor Northam and demand that … Continue reading →

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Freefall Economy

Posted on December 25, 2018 by Arlen Grossman

The US is on the edge of the economic precipice – Trump may push it over By Robert Reich/ The Guardian/ December 23, 2018 On Friday, Donald Trump said: “We are totally prepared for a very long shutdown.” It was … Continue reading →

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$21 Trillion–Poof! It’s Gone.

Posted on December 19, 2018 by Arlen Grossman

The Pentagon Failed Its Audit Amid a $21 Trillion Scandal (Yes, Trillion) By Lee Camp/ Truthdig/ December 18, 2018 New York Congresswoman-elect Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was ruthlessly attacked recently, and I feel a bit responsible. I might have accidentally tainted her … Continue reading →

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Teen Shames World Leaders

Posted on December 18, 2018 by Arlen Grossman
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Freshman Rep. Learns the Ropes

Posted on December 8, 2018 by Arlen Grossman

    Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez‏Verified account @Ocasio2018 FollowFollow @Ocasio2018 More Right now Freshman members of Congress are at a “Bipartisan” orientation w/ briefings on issues. Invited panelists offer insights to inform new Congressmembers‘ views as they prepare to legislate. # of Corporate … Continue reading →

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COMING SOON TO YOUR COUNTRY?

Posted on November 22, 2018 by Arlen Grossman

In China’s new surveillance state, everyone will be watched, reviewed and rated Social credit and a high-tech, all-seeing government will keep every citizen in line By James O’Malley/ The Spectator/ December 5, 2018 The bullet train from Beijing to Shanghai … Continue reading →

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You’ve Seen One Tree, You’ve Seen Them All

Posted on October 11, 2018 by Arlen Grossman
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How the Rich Get Richer

Posted on October 9, 2018 by Arlen Grossman

Seeing Trump tax returns is just first step By Charlotte Rampell/ Washington Post/ October 8, 2018   Everyone is shocked, shocked to learn that President Trump amassed his fortune not by the sweat of his brow, but rather the old-fashioned … Continue reading →

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